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Predictions from report -- The Tech User Experience Needs an Upgrade

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All are confronted with buggy software and frequent bug fix releases , such as a problem on iPhones that an embarrassed Apple redirected software work towards fixing. category tags: AgeTech , baby boomers , smartphones; wearables , Television/Smart TV

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The Tech User Experience for Older Adults Needs A Reboot

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All are confronted with buggy software and frequent bug fix releases , such a problem on iPhones that an embarrassed Apple redirected software work towards fixing. And the same app on a PC, iPhone and Apple Watch are strikingly different, assuming the app interface is even visible on the watch.

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Ten apps to help those with hearing loss

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Hearing aid users need smartphones and apps. Audiologists support the use of multiple types of apps for those with hearing loss, particularly those apps that come from the hearing aid manufacturers themselves. Experts note that these apps enable the user to tailor their experience to their own needs. Learn more.

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For big tech, "Ready, Fire, Aim" design approaches are user-hostile

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Will users turn in their iPhones in disgust? Stripping features from app versions – this also appears to be a ‘discoverability’ issue. category tags: computers, broadband, and social networking , smartphones , Television/Smart TV , AgeTech What happens when a firm believes that no matter what, the customers will buy?

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Older adults need vendor empathy to attain digital literacy

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Oops, not supported by all apps. The instructions are required because the UI behavior varies across different apps and screens. But if iOS 16 was their first encounter with an iPhone or iPad, good luck. category tags: Aging, ageism , AgeTech , smartphones , wearables, smartwatch , tablets. Watch and listen together?

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Not there yet -- today's design processes and tech are not designed for all

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For example, despite the enormous cost of medication non-adherence among elderly patients , do designers understand older adult preferences when designing a medication adherence app ? Design principles are out there, but a quick look at apps and websites shows that they are not universally adopted.

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Sampling technology for managing diabetes

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A survey of technology offerings reveals a plethora of apps and information sites, not to mention devices that are part of the diabetes management equation. In addition, apps that help educate individuals with diabetes include Fooducate , which explains the sugar and carb content of various foods. Managing medication adherence.

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